Buda, TX 78610

8 water systems • 27,527 residents

Good water quality with few concerns

B

Score: 62/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

31

Contaminants Detected

357

Violations on Record

13

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25
Violation History19 / 25
Contaminant Severity23 / 25
System Compliance0 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score62%

62 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • ✓Point-of-Use Carbon Filter (NSF-certified for lead)
  • ✓Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange Filter
  • ✓Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
  • ✓Activated Carbon Filter (disinfection byproducts)
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Buda vs TX & National Average

Detected Contaminants

31 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
NitrateAgricultural
Lead and Copper RuleHeavy Metal
CYANIDEInorganic
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
E. COLIMicroorganism
Revised Total Coliform RuleMicroorganism
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneOther
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
ChlorineOther
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
Groundwater RuleOther
Public NoticeOther
1,1-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
1,2-DichloroethaneVolatile Organic
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
BenzeneVolatile Organic
Carbon tetrachlorideVolatile Organic
CHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
EthylbenzeneVolatile Organic
o-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
p-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
StyreneVolatile Organic
TetrachloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TolueneVolatile Organic
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TrichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
Vinyl chlorideVolatile Organic
Xylenes, TotalVolatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
CREEDMOOR MAHA WSC, ELLIOTT RANCH WATER SYSTEM, RUBY RANCH WSC, CITY OF MOUNTAIN CITY, CITY OF BUDA +3 more
Population Served:
27,527
Systems With Violations:
8 of 8
Major Violations:
148
Enforcement Actions:
346

Nearby Areas

78620

Dripping Springs • 5.1 mi away

D

78676

Wimberley • 7.1 mi away

C

78737

Austin • 7.5 mi away

C

78652

Manchaca • 9 mi away

B

78666

San Marcos • 9.4 mi away

D

78767

Austin • 9.6 mi away

B

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.